The Impact of 24-hour Mobility and Positioning: Enabling Activity and Participation from A Young Age

This 1.5-hour workshop will discuss the importance of around-the clock posture and positioning management with an emphasis on daytime physical activity and mobility options for children with physical disabilities. Participants will understand the supporting role of therapeutic equipment to promote 24-hour movement and positioning for health and participation. Features and positioning
considerations for mobility devices, adaptive seating, and nighttime interventions will be discussed in terms of furthering the development of essential motor skills from the early years through adolescence.
Agenda
• 10 minutes: Overview of 24-hour movement and physical activity recommendations within the
framework of the ICF
• 10 minutes: Discuss the effects of sedentary behavior versus physical activity, and the importance
of enabling activity and participation
• 20 minutes: Adaptive mobility as an intervention for health and activity
• 20 minutes: Best positioning practices with the gait trainer.
• 15 minutes: Adaptive seating, toileting, and nighttime positioning as interventions for participation
• 15 minutes: Best positioning practices with adaptive seating.

1. Understand the benefits of postural management and current physical activity guidelines within
the framework of the ICF’s “F-Words for Childhood Disability” for health and function.
2. Discuss the evidence-base regarding the negative impact of sedentary behavior and emerging
trends towards achieving activity-based goals and participation.
3. Identify strategies to increase opportunities for 24-hour adaptive positioning and mobility,
including specific device features, therapeutic uses, and best positioning practices to improve
function and fitness outcomes.